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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
THE ELEVATOR ACCIDENT


We have made . thorough investigation Of the aoe
dent at the building Of Messrs. sidenbsrs Co.. Mo-
eersr. and present the following ~ correct stassmsa
Of the facts,
The elevator was built in 1872 and vas therefore M
teen years old 1t was provided with the best safs
appliances then employed freight slevstors and =
still OF the best type OF freight elevators In usA q
was not. however. under our inspection The sisvatol
platform five feet BY i've feet ten inehss ana wa
only partially ipcosed Upon this small space stxtss
crowded and the bars provided for inoios@
ing tho exposed sides not placed In position
least Of such exposed sides Whom the platform hs
reached the third floor iron pnon In tho engine gAv
way. from which the platform began TO dsscsnd
starting downward at moderate motion. the wire eabl
OF the building remaining intact Tho breaking Of 9
pinon under the conditions here found II the rst oecu
renee OF the kind 10 experience OF thirty yeara Th0
parts show an old fracture. probably due to An unusual
strain which II had been subjected at time pre-
vious to the date OF tho accident
When the descending platform had reached point be9
tween the nrst floor and basement 10 had sttAins6
sufficient speed bring the safety drum into sctionG
tended to do although owing TO it, condition tgrsas
and dirt which had accumulated having had esot q
somewhat rctarding It's operation), did not cot -
promptly as Is usual In such cases.
and several wded Oh platform and injury and
loss of life resulted Had the Enclosure bars provided
for that purpose been secured In position before sarn3
tho Is probable thai serious WouA
genuity the part Of the elevator manufacturer san
guard against such conditions hero existed. Il
weliknown fact that our elevators IN NewYork Cit1
alone are used BY 1t least hundred million Of psopl1
= oTIs BROTHERS Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
DECIDING THE .FISKE CASE.

THE GENERAL TERM IN UTICA HOLDING THAT COR
NELL UNIVERSITY IS NOT ENTITLED TO THE
FUNDS,
UTICA, Aug 20-The General Term OF Court sitting In
Utica this afternoon handed down the following decision
In the FIskeMcGraw case:
In the matter OF the estate OF John McGraw deceased
and also In the matter OF the estate OF Jennie NJ. Nc
Graw-Fiske. deceased, Willard Fiske and Joseph Nc
Graw and Others appellants against Cornell University
and Douglas Boardman executor, ETC., respondents.
The decree OF Tompkins County Is reversed on the
ground that Cornell University, at the date OF tho
death Of Jennie McGraw Fske had reached the limit OF
Its charter and not entitled take hold OF
the property and funds given to 10 by her WILL and tho
proceedings are RENTED to the Surrogate with drec
tons 10 make distribution OF tue property and
funds remaining in the hands OF the executor
with any advances and payments heretofore mado by
him TO Cornell University the appellants according 10
their rights they shall appear with to appellants
payable OUT OF tho funds Opinions by Hardin, p. j.,
and Merwin j. The legacies to tho university aggre
gated about $l,12l $40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
CANADIAN PACIEIC,s MANITOBA RIVAL.

CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-A dispatch from Winnipeg, says:
"A message has been received here to the effect that Sir
John Macdonald has stated that Premier Norquay has
gone down TO him to try to arrange compromise in
connection with the building OF the Red River Valley
road and settling the difficulties fast leading
another rebellion. 1t is generally believed here that
Premier Norquay Ia weakening. and tho announcement
is causing great feeling of disgust II he goes back on
his record he will certainly DO ousted from the Premier.
ship OF the province aud be retired from politics II Is
expected crisis between the Government and the
Pacific Railroad will be reached In day two unless
the latter weakens members OF the Government now
say they will run the line spite any action"
MiNNEAPoLis Mimi, Aug. 20 The Journals Winnipeg
dispatch says: " IL thought that an injunction
would be applied for against the building of the Red
River Valley road yesterday, but such request was
made. Attorney General Hamilton said yesterday that
lie had instructed the sheriff not 10 the injunction
IL one was granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
NOMINATED BY TIE pRoHIRITIoNIsTs

ELMIRA, Aug. 20 (Speetab.-Tho Prohibtonists OF
Chemung County held convention at Horsoheads this
afternoon and nominated for member OF Assembly
George Mccain. OF Elmlra for County CLERK, Eugene
H. Ribble of Elmira; Coroners-Thomas F. Lucy. OF
Elmira Edmund s. jenkins. OF Breosport; Justice
Sessions Joseph H. Price. OF Catn Delegates to Sen
ate and state conventions wero elected
The Prohibonists OF Schuyler County have placed a
fun county ticket In the field and nOmn atol Wallace H.
Morris for member OF Assembly.
The steuben County Prohibtonists have made county
selected state and senatorial delegates
For member OF Assembly Charles c. Tinker. OF Way and
has been nominated for the LIST District and Charles H.
Adams OF Hornby, for the lid District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
LAW VIOLATED BY CANADIAN VESSEL.

LocKFoRr, Aug. 20 t>peciah. Steamboat men on the
Niagara River below Lewiston, at Youngstown, have
made complaint tho Collector OF Customs o. W. Cut
er at su,pon.on Bridge OF the fragrant abuse OF ma
rno law by the steamer Chlcora between Lewiston and
Toronto. The boat IL q Canadian one and stops daily at
and then goes TO lewiston another Amer-
can port penalty OF 81 for each passenger carried by
a foreign vessel between two American ports Ia fixed
and the management OF the steamer have been warned
that they will he held 10 tho law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
MURDERED BYA FRIGHTENED BURGLAR

PLEASANT HILL, Aug. 20.-About on Friday
Major g. c. Dawson old resident OF this place,
instantly killed by Charles Tabor. 1t that Major
Dawson and Tabor had lust finished game OF pool and
the latter lost and had money to pay for II. he
asked the Major to SETTLE which he did. The two then
started down the street. when the Major jokingly re-
markell 81 guess will have to lock you up" Tabor
Instantly drew a revolver and fred two shots. which
toon effect IN the Mayors breast near the heart causing
instant death When taken into custody. kit OF
burglars tools found In Tabors possession ana
supposed that he believed Major Dawson be detect
i've and he feared arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
KILLING HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF.

HAMaoSDsPoRT. Aug. 20 (SpeeiaD. Charles Hsght, q
prosperous young farmer OF steuben County living at
West Urbana just back tths wine-growing district Of
Keuka Lake. Yesterday for fanced slight shot his wife
and himself with 2s-cabre revolver. Both fell over
backward on q bed, dying at once. Haight was not
dissipated and had recently into possession OF
legacy Of $4,000 He was twentyeight and his wife,
pretty woman twenty-four. They had child OF six
weeks Jealousy supposed to be the cause, although
all the neghbors say that neither had tho least grounds
for such O feeling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

will interest ladies who value grace health and beauty
of form to know that Miss H Freud opened large corset
store where all the chooes Europe
America be had Miss Freud had many years exper
in the business and considered the best
experts corset perfect guaranteed money will
be refunded The store known Freuds Importer
Manufacturer Of Corsets and Buste oil
Broadway and l4thst. Domestic Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

decided fan In the temperature In the afternoon g.
evening According to tho Signal Service observs1su
the temperature ranged between So and TO- TIE Ave.
age (72sj being 90 lower than on Friday.
In and near this city to-day there wfl peeb661y e.
local showers followed By fair weather, sshty vaIna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

Henry George and Dr. McGlynn, whom he regards as
Inspired to aid the cause OF the laboring people Mr.
McNchol Is a Prohibuonist and he believes that the
Prohibition and Labor parties will eventually COMBINE:
Hs church Is OF the most prosperous Methodisc
churches In Brooklyn and includes many wealthy
capitalists among Its members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
THE WEATHER REPORT
GOVERNMENT rSprcArroNs-FoR "a HoU

GOVERNMENT rNDIcArIoNs-FoR "a HOURS.
wAsnisoTos, Aug. 20-For Massachusetts and Con-
neotcu light rains. followed by fair weather northeast
winds becoming variable slightly warmer except In
the western portion stationary temperature.
For Eastern Nsv-York. Eastern Pennsylvania and
Nev.Jersey. local showers followed by fair weather
northerly winds becoming variable; slightly warmer,
except In Northern New-Yo stationary temperatures
For the District OF Columbia fair weather slight rise
in temperature, northerly winds becoming variable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

M. j. Martin. The professional oarsmen Teemer ana
Hosmer are to aIrear in the Henley regatta scene A
steam launch s be introduced The play will be pro-
duced at the Walnut street Theatre philadelphia satur
day september g. Mr.. John Douglass. the author, man
ager OF the Standard Theatre London, England wnere
the piece was first produced is Oh his voyage from
London TO assist in its productlOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
THE LARGEST VESSEL Eye LAUxoHsD ATx1Ns

NEw-HAvss Conn. AUG. 2o-rhs largest vessel sve&
built ct this place. the schooner Henry q. OldA VI
launched to-day from tho snipysrd Of 0essner Mar q
West Haven Sne win be landed By Captain speed
Of Providence She will carry about 1900 tons md WI
60 Into tho coal trade n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
HOP PICKING IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY.

CASAJoHARrE Aug. 20.-Hop picking OF the early
varieties will begin In the Mohawk Valley Monday.
The picking will become general week later The
crop OF finer quality and the predicted
half crop compared with 1885, Is assured Early hops
have been sold at 23 cents pound and IL Is believed
that 20 cents will be the ruling price for the general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
5peclaI N,!lcs5.
Post Office Notice.

Useful and valuable information for strangers and shop
pers in New.York Incl0se 10 cents n. Y. BUREAU OF
GENkRAL IN FORMATION. lO3 West I'D St, New. YORK,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
TO SUE TIE kLEvArEp ROAD FoR DAMAGES

Grsndon CONNIE will bring suit 900 against the
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad. Mr.. Conino lives at Van
5icen and Fulton Brooklyn, the terminal station
the road. lilo that he has able sleep
night since the road owing 70 the es
Gaping and rumble Of the trains. His property he
claims. has been dsprccated nc-half by the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
ONE OF TIE COLBY MuRpERERs ARRESTED.

ELMRA, Aug. 90 tSpeciaD.-W. j. Westbrook, Chief OF
Police OF Lock Haven. and George Van Ness
Chief OF Police OF Renova, captured ono OF
tho Colby murderers Pike Mills. Potter
County, Penn. this afternoon. The man gave the
name OF l.. j. Shelter lie taken train for
Lock Haven where. is said convincing proof OF his
identity and his connection with the murder awaits him.
The officers satisfied that they have the man who
took the leading part in the brutal affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
TO REBUILD NIAGARA BRIDGE.

IoCKPoRr. Aug 20 (Speciai.-rhe new suspension
bridge Niagara Falls will he rebuilt to Accommodate
double Tor The only old part left will DO
the towers. The work Is expected TO be hLlShod by
April |, 1883
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

THINKING GEORGE AND McGLYNS INSPIRED
1t Is announced that the Rev. Robert s. McNichoI,
pastor Of the Green Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church Of Brooklyn. has decided 70 some out for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
AN EyDowMEYT COMPANY FOR WOMEN.

LONG BRANCH. N j., Aug. 20.-Mrs. d. @. Croly Is
the president of new corporation which has been
Incorporated this week under the NewJersey State laws
1t 10 known tho Mrs. r. p Newbys women's Endow-
msnt Cattle Company. II has . capital stock Of
e,6oO0O0 divided into 5000 shares OF $500 each Tho
shares TO be sold 10 women endowment for their
little oDea None OF the shares are to be issued to
brokers' and they cannot DO used In speculation Albert
G. Couch. of NewYork. IL the general aud financial
aser The company has 5000 head Of cattle and
sros nearly 100000 acres Of grazing lands in New
Mexico. II 10 estimated that In six years the increase
MI Be sufcient 70 make the shares worth i've tines
1hG1r face valuA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

ground that he came contract to work for
in Kentucky thereby violating the law. taken from
Wards Island yesterday and placed upon the steamship
Ethiopia which sailed Glasgow He loud In his de-
nuncaon OF the authorities and said that he would return 70
this Commissioner Stephenson, who saw him
Of said that he would employment when he re-
turned at y salary Of $50 month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

CARBOLIo ACID MISTAKEN FOR HOLY WATER
policeman found Mrs. Mary Scott sick In water
St last evening and took her to the Gouverneur~hp
Hospital. sho appeared TO be suffering from Tho
effects Of poison and said sho had taken two drinks
of carbolic acid, which sho mistook for holy water
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
CHERRY.MALT PHOsPHrTEs.
A brain, nerve and lfe-giving tonic. All druggists

New Summer Luxury.
White Caps Gross Country Full Drssa Latest En- slish
All new styles. Extra Fine quality.
KINNEY ToBAcco CO., New.York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

woud be les, than trusting patented paer
alone strictly pharmaceutical
vsrtsed as the cure ss" OF aniquated quackery bfi
commended BY phi scians everywhere for rheumatism m
pains weakness OF the muscles and ailments resulting fro
colds, Iposure or strains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

In tho diagram the baromstrio fuo
tuaons YESTERDAY observed at Tho United staes sgns
The dashes Indicate the Temporal
turs noted q Hudnurs pharmacy. 2lS broadway
TRIBUNE OFFICE. August AL A. M-The sky was
overcast and threatening yesterday, but no rain FELL
Ths barometer tended sghty downward and there was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

There numerous limitations and countereits Of
goods smokers requested patronze
stores who sell the genuine cigar cite.
Sweet Caporzl Full Dress
KINNEY TOBACCO CO., New.York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
Relinious Notices.

p.,... u.u.e nj ndussry, 1855 worth.st, WILLIAM
ppuRS IN OF song every san.
dav AZ 30 clock The service ~ 81 nots wlp ~ su' L."
srsn of ths instruction Public cordially invitet
Park Avenue Me,h9di, Ep'.eopai Church corner Q,
Wsalsyan University will preach at 1880 H. aud 7to W.
81 Ixnatigs Church. 40th.st near 0tbavs, Roy Ar
THUR RTTCHIE. Rector. Sunday z, 74o. lo;20 and
Ii 4 m; daily. z = M seats free
The Peoples spiritual Meeting Spencer Hail. ia wess
sI-Medumstic exercises AZ M and evening II
speaking spirit communion and experiences IL
order. Public invited.
TRANSPORTATION Chapel, West 69th-st, between Bos9
ysrd spd 8th-sve-servioest Q. M, IVS0 y ~. -
y q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

We only manufacture high class goods. Try our new
brands-White Caps. Cross Country Latest English.
KINNEY TOBACCO CO.. SewYork =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

CUNNING SENT BA OK TO EUROPE
Matthew Cumming. the Scotch immigrant whom the
authorities refused TO allow remain this county the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
ABIG LEATHER LOCKOUT PROBABLE

COMMISSIONER DONOVAN AND THE MANUFACTURE
Frs DISGUISED WITH THE KNIGHTS.
There is every probability that all tho New-fork shoe
manufacturer will combine and lock out their employees
until the boycott raised from the goods manufactured
by Hanan & Son. the Centrest. shoe manufactur-
ers Florence f. Donovan. State Arbitration
Commissioner came down from Albany
Yesterday and tried TO settle tho trouble
that exist. between the firm and District Assembly NO
81 OF the Knights OF Labor. But he returned to Albany
Thoroughly disgustcd with the District Assembly and tue
report that he made TO the state Board OF Arbitration
will undoubtedly be disadvantageous TO the knights
The commissioner I'm New-York a week ago and had
before him John +. Gill. John Foster and John Delaney
OF the District Assembly. GIN Is the man who ordered
the strike and against whom the firm has heavy suit
for damages entering into conspiracy to damage the
the business OF the ru and for interfering with the en-
poyes The Boot and shoe Manufacturer Association
represented by Abraham Gsrcde John Cralner and
Charlie, Ling the OF the association j. H. anan
came tor his hrm At the previous meeting Delegate
Gin extremely noncommlttal and refused 70 answer
OF the questions put To him. lie gave as an excuse
District Assembly which had ordered the strike
aud boycott aud OF which he was the representative had
not had time Ia talk the situation over. .
Time given him to call the organization together
and 1t met during the week. aud It was supposed IN
structed the representatives how 10 act They caae.
far from dea OF settlement a. they were before and
no progress was made MT CARBIDE asked MT "il IL
colt and he refused to answer Tho proposition was
finally made Would Hanau Son Withdraw their
suit II GIL would promise o. withdraw tina boycott
AT his. Mr.. Hansn sprang up ana sara ca" ,
accept such means OF settlement womb not De
true TO my sci OF ,e pnDno S'r s uan & asr
ward that the nrm would stand II awhile longer and
would not withdraw the suit for any consideration NO
decision arrived at disgust on the part OF Mr.
Donovan and he will makra report 10 the commissioners
with tue result An investigation ny tue
commission will probably follow. for the manufacturers
"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21
NO CHARTER FOR the IRoSwoRSERs.

PITTsBUKG, August 2O.-Tho proposed new Associa-
ton OF Iron and Workers under the auspices OF the
Knights OF Labor has been officially rejected Charles H.
tchmsn the general secretary Of the knights OF Labor
in a circular letter his own signature says that
the charter will not be granted. after FRS, bitterly de-
nounCng those who have stated that General Master
Workman Powdsry signed the charter as applied for by
the ironwOrkers, ard that II wa9 IN the
custody or the general secretary. The cir
cular says in addition that all OF tho
assemblies Applying for the charter not In good
standing that out OF the seventeen assemblies Joining
In the preliminary organizatOn only three are square
with Inc General Assembly Eleven OF these assemblies
are ia Ptisburs In closing II says when all the laws
are complied with the charter Will be granted. This
big disappOnme the knight Of Labor iron workers
OF PittsDurg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-21

TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-05-10

but little firing on the part Of my men or by
the enemy in cur front, but near the left of
my line there was some sharp fighting. AT
about S45 o'clock Joined my brigade, hav-
ing been relieved by the First Massachusetts,
Infantry, Walker commanding We then
moved to the front and took position ON the
high ground to the right of the Devils Den.
On my right was the 124th New York Infan-
try, Col. Ellis, and at my front and
centre was q battery, The company was
soon seen advancing in om front and with
battery they opened on us, Smiths
battery replying at intervals. Capt. Smith
wished me to move to the left, as he contend
ed that he could take care of his front, and
that his danger lay in the direction Of an at
tack on the left by the enemy coming through
the woods. l replied that could take care
of the battery where was. and that l would
not go into the DEVILS Den unless was
obliged to- Then Smith went to Gen. Ward
and prevailed upon him to send his adjutant
to me with orders to take up position to
the left of the DEVILS Den. l demonstrated
as vigorously as could, and only obeyed. as
then said, because it was a military order.
The enemy was near. There was little time
for argument. / obeyed the order. A strong
skirmish line attacked my front while a
large force moved in the woods, some forty
rods beyond were engaging the Fifth Corps,
and the other troops formed on the edge of
the woods, facing the DEVILS Den. My left
fell back so as to partly face the attacking
force, and sharp engagement followed, in
which the enemy was repulsed. All this
time there was strong skirmish line in the
ravine in our front. After repulsing the en-
eny on my left, l attempted to go to the
right Of my line, but finding that the enemy
had charged the New York battery and
were getting to the rear of my right, we fell
back 20 or 25 rods and fixed bayonets. shall
never forget the click Of those bayonets. 1t
was as one We then moved forward
by the right oblique and halted on line
with the New York-Smith's guns. We
had sharp encounter little to the left of
Smiths guns. twas close quarters for a
few minutes, but the Goth Pennsylvania came
to our assistance, the enemy fell back to a
respectful distance, and we then had things
our own way, and could have held the line
against double the number that were in our
front. The line gave way on our right, how
ever, and we were obliged to fall back. At
this juncture / was led to the rear by two of
my soldiers, wounded and disabled, and the
command fell upon Capt. Edwin Libby. In
this latter affair our casualties was as fol-
lows:
KILLED.
Lieut.. Orpheus Roberts.
Lieut.. Charles McCobb.
Fourteen enlisted men.
WOUNDED.
Major Ebenezer Whitcomb, subsequently died
Lieut.. George N. Bragg, subsequently died.
Thirty-two enlisted men.
PRISONERS AND MISSING.
Two captains.
Two lieutenants
Forty-eight enlisted men.
On July Sd the regiment was not directly
engaged.
II always have, and ever shall regret that
obeyed the order, and moved my command
into that den. the DEVILS Den, which caused
our entire losses Of prisoners and most of
the other casualties"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-05-10
FIRST DAYS FIGHT.

THE SIXTEENTH MAINE SACRIFICED To
COVER RETREAT.
The Sixteenth Regiment of Maine Volun
teer Infantry was in the 1st Brigade. I'd Div.
ision, LIST Army Corps.
1t marched from Emmettsburg July 1st
1868, arriving at Seminary Ridge about the
time of the death of Gen. Reynolds. 1t i'm.
mediately took position directly north of the
Seminary Building and erected breastwork
OF rails Before being engaged by the en-
envy, twas ordered further to the north and
west and went into action with the enemy on
the right OF the 18th Massachusetts, on the
westerly slope Of Seminary Ridge. In this
position the regiment suffered severely and
inflicted great injury upon the enemy.
After being in action about an hour the
brigade was withdrawn and marching furth-
er to the right was again engaged holly with
the enemy. Being unable to hold this latter
position the brigade was at length compelled
to fall back.